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Mediated Classroom Support

Overview

ITS is responsible for maintaining and installing media
equipment in classrooms and labs across campus. We can assist you with the use
of equipment in Mediated Classrooms and also help departments design and
install systems in new learning spaces or update existing installations.

Features

A mediated classroom at
Washburn University will include the following installed equipment:

ceiling mounted data
projector

projection screen

external speakers

desktop computer with
monitor at teaching station

VCR/DVD player

network connection for
Internet access

An additional VGA and
audio cable for a laptop connection

Teaching podium or desk

Alarmed projector mount
(some rooms)

A
few of the larger lecture halls (Henderson 100, Henderson 112, Henderson 104,
and Stoffer 138) have additional equipment, such as:

Media Installation

Media equipment purchase
recommendations and installation services can be provided to departments or
other campus users by contacting Instructional Services. Installation of
hardware can also be contracted.

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What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."